A blue graduation cord was the symbol of her diligence and tenacity in completing the medical assistant program at Career and Tech, but the cord was not school protocol. So, Mandy used her voice, and not only earned herself the privilege, but earned it for her classmates. That makes her an activist. She has a […]
I’ve learned so much from these two. Both competitive athletes, they’ve embraced their share of victories and disappointments and have allowed often painful experiences to shape them into an strikingly compassionate duo. They are honest, open-hearted, and truly care for one another in a way that belies their youth. I watched Reid plan and execute […]
I first knew her as a fourteen year old firecracker, whirling and twirling freely, her long tendrils following obediently. I also knew the one with whom she fell in love would be an upstanding man in every sense of the word. Enter Chad. They have an unspoken connection and deep affection which is rare and intimate […]
by Kathryn Shilling